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‘Nature’ theme playground more than doubles park visits

An innovative play-scape in a local park that focusses on ‘real world’ experiences has substantially increased physical activity at the park.

Global partnership to improve children’s lives

A collaboration between Deakin and India’s leading mental health and neurosciences institute, NIMHANS, has led to the establishment of a joint centre of research excellence in developmental disorders.

Antarctic program builds women science leaders

Deakin geochemist Dr Ellen Moon has been selected to visit the Antarctic for a Homeward Bound leadership program for women scientists.

Finding water solutions: nature’s way

Floating reed beds are being trialled as a means of reducing the amount of waste-water nutrients discharged into inland waterways.

Defining collapse – step forward for ecosystems

A team of researchers has created a four-step guide for defining ecosystem collapse, to improve resource management and help protect ecosystems.

Family ties

New Deakin research highlights the growing number of adult children caring for their ageing parents

Deakin tech brings independence to crash victims

A partnership between Deakin and the TAC has led to a trial of new technology to help Victorians seriously injured in road accidents regain their independence.

Making healthy easier

A request from a rural health service for help with reducing avoidable hospital admissions has led to an award winning collaboration.

Link between disease and migrant animals questioned

Migratory animals are often blamed for the global spread of diseases.

‘Baby brain’ is real

New research supports what many women already know – that the phenomenon known as “baby brain” does exist.

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